Wellington Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4XG is located in the Bromley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellington Way, London, E3 4XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4XE, E3 4XQ, E3 4XF, E3 4XN, E3 4XL, E3 4XP, E3 4XS, E3 4XR, E3 4XW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 4XG is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 44.1% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 55.9% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E3 4XG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63.3% | 64.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 29.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 50.9% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 42.1% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.5% | 68.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 22.1% | 23.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 22.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 54.5% | 53.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 47.8% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 26.5% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 20.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 18.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 47.2% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 21.8% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 18.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 5.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 13.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Way was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 218th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Fairmont House, 60 Wellington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,100 | 2024-07-12 | £174,782 |
| Flat 5 Fairmont House, 60 Wellington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-04 | £324,659 |
| Flat 5 Fairmont House, 60 Wellington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-07-01 | £331,122 |
| Flat 9 Fairmont House, 60 Wellington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-01-18 | £321,315 |
| Flat 8 Fairmont House, 60 Wellington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-01-17 | £288,487 |
E3 4XG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Infant School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,316 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 342 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 468 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 565 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodCycle Bow Road | 1 Merchant Street | 328 yd | |
| Staff Cafe | Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road | 392 yd | |
| Original Grill | Railway Arch, 557 Arnold Road | 413 yd | |
| Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 123 Bow Road | 426 yd | |
| Original Taste | 74 Bow Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 426 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 541 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 543 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 543 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 106 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 106 yd | |
| Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 106 yd | |
| La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco | 22 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 106 yd | |
| Bao Bonanza/Varadon Japanese Kitchen/Sushi Sushi/Sushi Love | 22 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 392 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 426 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 851 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 451 yd | |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 464 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| St Pauls Way Trust School ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAULS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre And Stadium MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK RHODESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 905 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.